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Solar Power in 61791 (Bloomington, IL)

Solar Energy in 61791

The month of July has the highest historical solar radition values in 61791 with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day. [More]

Solar Panels in 61791

Solar panels in 61791 that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output. [More]

Sunrise & Sunset in 61791

The total length of the day in 61791 (Bloomington, IL) today (April 27, 2024) will be 13 hours and 51 minutes. [More]

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61791 Solar Energy

Solar Energy in 61791 (Bloomington, IL)

Solar Energy Data for 61791

See the chart below to see how different types of solar panel installations compare in 61791.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day).
* See glossary & definitions below.


Solar Energy Analysis for 61791

Solar Radiation Data in 61791

Based on historical 61791 data, solar panels that are tilted towards the equator at an angle equal to the latitude will produce the maximum solar energy output in 61791. [1]

The region associated with 61791 has an average monthly Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI) of 4.03 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day), which is approximately 0% greater than the average monthly Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI) of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar installations in 61791 that are always titled at the latitude of Bloomington (Average Tilt at Latitude or ATaL) average 4.65 kWh/m2/day, or about 15% greater than the average monthly GHI of 4.03 kWh/m2/day and approximately 16% greater than the average monthly DNI of 4.01 kWh/m2/day. [1]

Solar Energy Glossary

Global Horizontal Irradiance (GHI)

Global Horizontal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation that is received per unit area by a surface that is always positioned in a horizontal manner.

Direct Normal Irradiance (DNI)

Direct Normal Irradiance: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is always perpendicular to the sun rays that come in a straight line from the direction of the sun at its current position in the sky.

Average Tilt at Latitude (ATaL)

Average Tilt at Latitude: The total amount of solar radiation received per unit area by a surface that is tilted toward the equator at an angle equal to the current latitude. ATaL will often produce the optimum energy output.

Solar Radiation Levels in 61791

Solar Radiation Data in 61791

See the chart below for monthly solar radiation levels in 61791.

* Amounts listed in kWh/m2/day (kilowatt hours per square meter per day)

Solar Radiation Analysis for 61791

Solar Radiation Data in 61791

The region associated with 61791 has a average annual solar radiation value of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day). [1]

The month with the highest historical solar radition values in 61791 is July with an average of 6.13 kWh/m2/day, followed by August at 6.04 kWh/m2/day and June at 5.95 kWh/m2/day. [1]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar radiation levels in 61791 are December with an average of 2.9 kWh/m2/day, followed by January with an average of 3.41 kWh/m2/day and November at 3.79 kWh/m2/day. [1]

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Solar Power Comparison: 61791 vs. the U.S.

Solar Power Levels in 61791

The average monthly solar radiation level in 61791, of 4.93 kilowatt hours per square meter per day (kWh/m2/day) is approximately 25% greater than the average level of 3.93 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically low levels (WA) and is approximately 25% less than the average level of 6.61 kWh/m2/day in a city with historically high levels (NV). [1]


→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Power: 61791 vs. the U.S.

Below is a month-by-month comparison of how average 61791 solar radiation levels compare to average levels in a city with historcially high levels (NV) and a city with historically low levels (WA). [1]

→ k/m/d = kWh/m2/day = kilowatt hours per square meter per day.
→ Values listed as 0 (zero) are not available (N/A).

Solar Data & Statistics for 61791

Sunrise / Sunset in 61791

  • Sunrise/Sunset for April 27, 2024 [2]
    • Sunrise: 5:57 am
    • Sunset: 7:48 pm
    • Length of Day: 13:51
Solar Energy Statistics for 61791

Best Months for Solar in 61791

  • Top Solar Power Months Historically [1]
    • Solar Radiation July (6.13 kWh/m2/day)
    • ATaL: July (5.89 kWh/m2/day)
    • DNI: July (5.39 kWh/m2/day)
    • GHI: July (6.33 kWh/m2/day)

* See glossary & definitions above.

Solar Panel Installs in 61791

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Solar Power Output in 61791

The Power of Solar in 61791

Monthly AC solar system output averages for 61791. Month-by-month solar power, as ranked by AC output, in 61791. [2]

* Amounts listed in kWhac (kilowatt hours (AC))

Solar Output Analysis for 61791

Solar Radiation Data in 61791

61791 has a average annual solar AC output value of 5643.12 kilowatt hours (AC). [2]

The month with the highest historical solar power output in 61791 is July with an average of 561.89 kWhac, followed by August at 554.89 kWhac and September at 542.17 kWhac. [2]

The three months that historically average the lowest average solar output levels in 61791 are December with an average of 305 kWhac, followed by January with an average of 355.64 kWhac and November at 372.02 kWhac. [2]

Weather Forecast for 61791 [5]

Sat Apr 27
73°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 62°F
Max: 75°F
Fresh Breeze: 22 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 71%
Cloud cover: 82%
Sun Apr 28
70°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 64°F
Max: 72°F
Strong breeze: 25 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 73%
Cloud cover: 100%
Mon Apr 29
65°F
Heavy Intensity Rain
Min: 56°F
Max: 70°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps WSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 80%
Cloud cover: 97%
Tue Apr 30
70°F
Sky Is Clear
Min: 52°F
Max: 76°F
Moderate breeze: 14 mps S
Precip.: n/a
Humidity: 60%
Cloud cover: 0%
Wed May 1
78°F
Moderate Rain
Min: 63°F
Max: 81°F
Gentle Breeze: 12 mps SSW
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 61%
Cloud cover: 54%
Thu May 2
77°F
Light Rain
Min: 66°F
Max: 78°F
Fresh Breeze: 18 mps S
Precip.: Chance of Rain
Humidity: 59%
Cloud cover: 95%

More about 61791

About 61791

The ZIP code 61791 is associated with the city of Bloomington in McLean County in Illinois.

61791 Solar Power

61791 Solar Energy & Power

To learn more about solar energy and solar power in 61791, or for more solar-related resources for IL, check out the U.S. Energy Information Administration.

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